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Half a million more  pensioners will be denied winter fuel payments by the end of the parliament, an analysis has predicted. Former pensions minister Sir Steve Webb suggested every year on average about 100,000 additional older people will lose their winter fuel payments by 2030 because the new means test …

Manuel’s Tavern owner Brian Maloof joins ‘Varney & Co.’ to discuss the increase in business seen as a result of President Donald Trump’s in-person work mandate. McDonald’s recently added McCripsy Strips to its U.S. menu and, according to one analyst, they might not be hitting the mark with all customers.  …

Labour has set out its policy on raising the state pension age, with the policy set to change. Pensions minister Torsten Bell appeared before the Work and Pensions Committee to set out the Government’s pension plans. The state pension age is currently 66, but is scheduled to gradually increase to …

Former Acting ICE Director Jonathan Fahey discusses Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ response to anti-ICE protests on ‘Varney & Co.’ Home Depot said its stores remain open after some of its locations in Los Angeles were the target of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid. Several people were detained …

Think tank Intergenerational Foundation is urging the government to make some major reforms to the state pension in order to even out the playing field for younger Brits. Its most recent report notes that between 2004 and 2024, per-person spending on pensioners increased by 55%, compared to just 20% for …

Moffettnathanson Research co-founder and senior analyst Craig Moffett unpacks the stock performance amid tariffs on ‘The Claman Countdown.’ Apple introduced a bunch of updates and new features for iPhones through its upcoming iOS 26 operating system.  The tech giant provided a preview of the new iPhone operating system as part …

Teachers Building Society has boosted the interest rate on its Double Access Cash ISA to 4.50% tax-free AER, making it among the highest-paying ISAs on the market. Open to all savers, the ISA allows two withdrawals per year without penalty and requires just a £100 minimum deposit. A parallel Double …

Chick-fil-A has built its first-ever elevated drive-thru restaurant in McDonough, Georgia. It officially opens Aug. 22. (Credit: Chick-fil-A) It is the summer of peaches as fast-food giant Chick-fil-A welcomes back the juicy fruit to its menu. Starting Monday, customers can enjoy the Peach Milkshake, which has returned for its 16th …

If you’re planning a summer holiday, it’s important to be mindful of the potential costs associated with using your mobile phone overseas. Following Brexit, most major mobile networks have reintroduced roaming charges. Prior to this, you could utilise your existing call, text, and data allowances in Europe without any additional …

California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton discusses how he would look to overturn the laws in California protecting transgender competitors on ‘The Bottom Line.’ Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has accused California’s Gov. Gavin Newsom of threatening to commit tax evasion after he threatened to stop paying the “over $80 BILLION” in …